Staff Systems Engineer - Sentinel Program
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.Northrop Grumman Space Systems - Launch Vehicles has an exciting career opportunity for a Staff Systems Engineer for the Sentinel Program located in Chandler, AZ.
Position Overview:
The Staff Systems Engineer is expected to fully understand systems engineering processes and products, especially on the left side of the Systems Engineering V model, and more importantly able to mentor and teach junior engineers. The Staff Systems Engineer is expected to work independently after receiving high level assignments from the SEIT PM or Lead Systems Engineer, which may include leading multi-disciplinary teams in completing complex tasking.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Mentor and train the junior Systems Engineers on the program in key system activities and products (requirements decomposition and derivation; writing and capturing requirements in DOORS/CAMEO; planning verification of each requirement; interaction with other disciplines in understanding if a requirement is achievable or not; capture of interface requirements, etc.)
Responsible for the development, decomposition, refinement and documentation of system, subsystem and component requirements and capabilities to support the Sentinel program. This includes ensuring the system architecture is captured in CAMEO and corresponding requirements are captured in DOORS (and that the two are consistent).
The Sentinel Staff Systems Engineer is directly responsible for working on the overall System-level development effort including integration of subsystem elements into the overall System-level design architecture and related formal deliverables to the customer
The Sentinel Staff Systems Engineer is directly responsible for working the overall System-level end to end performance assessments of the Sentinel system and identifying and leading the resolution of systems performance gaps relative to stakeholder requirements.
Lead and collaborate with systems engineers, other disciplines, suppliers, management and the customer to ensure timely development and delivery of the Sentinel deliverables
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Lead ad-hoc teams in the execution of tasking directed by the SEIT PM and per the Integrated Master Schedule.
Assume ownership of different portions of the development effort.
Recommending improvements to processes and procedures
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 12 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in STEM with 10 years of related engineering experience, or a PhD in STEM with 8 years of related engineering experience
Applicants must be a current U.S. Citizen and must have a minimum of an Interim or active in-scope U.S. Government DoD issued Secret security clearance which is required to start work.
Applicants must be able to work onsite in a closed area full-time (100% onsite / 100% Closed area)
Requirements Derivation and Decomposition experience required
Managing interfaces experience required
Experience with MagicDraw/Cameo Systems Modeler or similar
DOORS or other requirements Management Experience required
Ability to communicate technical information clearly to both technical and nontechnical personnel
Demonstrated experience in requirements validation and verification
Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams required
Ability and willingness to travel up-to 10% to support business needs.
Preferred Qualifications:
MBSE Experience
Missile Defense or Command and Control Experience
Mechanical Engineering exposure - ability to read and understand mechanical drawings and analyses
Electrical Engineering exposure - ability to read and understand electrical schematics and analyses
Solid Rocket Motor experience preferred
Supplier Management experience preferred
Control Account Manager experience preferred
* Demonstrated ability to present to the customer, upper management and/or suppliers is preferred
Primary Level Salary Range: $147,700.00 - $221,500.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- On-Site Gym
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
- Four-Day Work Week
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Sabbatical
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
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